Russia

Presidents Putin and Jinping

Russia and China, Together at Last Russia and China, Together at Last

At the core of recent conflicts is an entente between China and Russia that the world hasn’t seen since the start of the Cold War.

Mar 14, 2022 / Alfred McCoy

Putin at desk

The Tightening Grip of Censorship in Russia The Tightening Grip of Censorship in Russia

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, social media has been restricted or banned in Russia—but a few outlets continue their coverage.

Mar 11, 2022 / Finley Muratova

Biden bans Russian oil imports

The Case for Declaring a National Climate Emergency The Case for Declaring a National Climate Emergency

Biden’s move to ban Russian oil imports shows he can act boldly when he wants to.

Mar 11, 2022 / Jean Su and Maya Golden-Krasner

Sen. Joe Manchin

There’s No Such Thing as a War “Over There” Anymore There’s No Such Thing as a War “Over There” Anymore

The global and the local in today’s world are now virtually indistinguishable.

Mar 11, 2022 / Karen J. Greenberg

A dark skinned man in a printed coat, jeans and boots stands on a train platform as two men in uniform walk by

In Poland, a Refugee Center for Those Farthest From Home In Poland, a Refugee Center for Those Farthest From Home

Ever since Russia invaded, Dr. Tade Daniel Omoshoto has been scrambling to find food, shelter, and transportation for the thousands of Africans fleeing war.

Mar 10, 2022 / Carol Schaeffer

A Chinese flag hangs from a gate

China’s Ukraine Dilemma China’s Ukraine Dilemma

While Beijing has declined to condemn Russia, the government has little interest in sticking its neck out for Putin.

Mar 9, 2022 / Han Zhang

Nothing Scares Putin More Than Informed Russians

Nothing Scares Putin More Than Informed Russians Nothing Scares Putin More Than Informed Russians

The Russian anti-war movement is powered by information, so Putin is attacking independent media.

Mar 9, 2022 / John Nichols

Brittney Griner plays in Turkey

Free Brittney Griner Free Brittney Griner

Russia’s jailing of the basketball star is an injustice that requires an international response.

Mar 8, 2022 / Dave Zirin

Ukraine soldiers near tank

Geopolitics Is a Ruthless Business Geopolitics Is a Ruthless Business

Russia’s assault on Ukraine is the most conspicuous recent example of blatantly predatory military actions, but hardly the only one.

Mar 7, 2022 / Michael T. Klare

Anti-Putin Protest Portrait

After Putin After Putin

Now is the time to debate and seek to shape the kind of peace we want to see in a post-Putin, post-Trump world.

Mar 4, 2022 / Anthony Barnett

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